let

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Topic: Syntax
Unit title: let
Categories: Syntax, Keyword
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Explanation: The keyword used to declare variables with block scope, meaning the variable is only accessible within the block in which it's defined. Unlike `var`, variables declared with `let` cannot be re-declared in the same scope.

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  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 44
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 10
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